Professional Ballroom Dancing in North London
Train for Stage, Exams & Competitions in a supportive environment
Welcome to Live 4 Dancing!
A Place Where Young Dancers Grow, Shine & Belong
We are North London’s premier dance school for Ballroom dance classes.
At Live 4 Dancing, parents often see a transformation in their child’s dancing within just four weeks. We create a positive, structured, and joyful Ballroom dance experience for every student—whether they’re dancing for fun, preparing for exams, or training for the stage.
Students have the opportunity to shine in theatre dance shows, take part in exciting competitions, and work toward dance examinations with the world’s leading dance exam body, the IDTA.
We were proudly awarded “Leading Children’s Ballroom Dance School – London 2024” by the LuxLife Creative & Visual Arts Awards—recognising our commitment to excellence and passion for empowering young dancers.
All our teachers are qualified, DBS-checked dance professionals who provide a safe and supportive environment where students can build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love of dance.
Group Dance Classes
Structured Ballroom & Latin dance classes for children aged 5–18. Fun, focused, and full of energy. For beginners to improvers, our structured dance classes welcome children of all levels to build strong foundations and a love of dance.
1-2-1 Dance Coaching
Tailored dance coaching for every dancer—from building confidence to preparing for dance exams, solo performances, or auditions.
Elite Squad Coaching
By invitation only. Competitive dance training for dancers who show talent and commitment.
Inside the Studio – Hear from Our Students
Moments They’ll Never Forget: From Class to Theatre Stage
Each year, our dancers perform in vibrant end-of-year showcases—building confidence, celebrating progress, and creating unforgettable memories on stage.
Our Founder & Artistic Director
Maria is a dance artist, Ballroom dance teacher and choreographer. She graduated from the World Renowned Royal Academy of Dance with a Distinction in Dance Performance & Teaching. Maria was also a Scholar at the University of Oxford, where she obtained a Doctorate in Child Development.
Maria started her dance training at the age of 7 in Classical Ballet. Growing up, she received intensive training for competitions in Ballroom dancing and Latin American dancing from some of the world’s best teachers in the industry, receiving highly commended awards. As a teacher, Maria has a wide range of experience with students aged 5 to 16 as well as adults, training them for exams or simply teaching them to dance.
In 2018, Maria decided to dedicate her time and experience on what she believes can make a real difference in the lives of people and those in their environment. Live 4 Dancing was inspired not only by her passion for Ballroom dancing but also by the lifelong physical, social, personal benefits that it has to offer. Live 4 Dancing has an impact on the lives of hundreds of students (and their families) in London, UK, and was born to nurture and celebrate the next generation of dancers.
Our goal is simple: to help every dancer feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Our Journey
LIVE 4 DANCING is a place where students of all ages, shapes and sizes learn to Ballroom dance and perform. This is a studio where creativity, individuality and self-expression are encouraged and has a community of teachers, students and families who are passionate about the performing arts.
Our goal is to create a positive and happy experience for all of our students. We strive to nurture and develop talent, celebrate the achievements of all students and inspire a love and appreciation of dance. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment in which all students can feel empowered, comfortable and free to express themselves
We Are Committed
- We are committed to high quality dance teaching.
- We are passionate about creating and inspiring the next generation of dancers.
- We love seeing our students’ confidence grow as they develop their dance and performance skills.
We Promise
- We promise to deliver the best possible service to our clients.
- We value and promote individual talent.
- We focus on each student’s individuality and nurture this through dance.
We Embrace
- We embrace students with various learning styles, backgrounds, and levels.
- We stand for inclusion, creativity, and a passion for dance.
- We listen to the needs of our clients and staff with care, and strive to meet these.
We Care
- We share our students’ dreams and give them the tools to meet these.
- We care about our students’ progress.
- We appreciate and reward commitment and hard work.
- We prioritise the wellbeing of our clients and staff.
GIVING BACK
We are proud sponsors of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (Reg Charity No. 1160024), a cause close to our hearts.
